Mulligatawny soup has Anglo-Indian origins attributed to servants for the English Raj in India. Curry powder and ginger give the soup a pungent flavor while chicken and freshly diced apple provide a contrast in texture. There are also vegetarian versions using almonds instead of meat.

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By Linda Gassenheimer

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By Linda Gassenheimer

Posted Nov. 7, 2012 at 12:01 AM

By Linda Gassenheimer

Posted Nov. 7, 2012 at 12:01 AM

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Mulligatawny soup has Anglo-Indian origins attributed to servants for the English Raj in India. Curry powder and ginger give the soup a pungent flavor while chicken and freshly diced apple provide a contrast in texture. There are also vegetarian versions using almonds instead of meat.

Authentic curry powder is a blend of freshly ground spices and herbs such as cardamom, chilies, cinnamon, cloves, coriander and cumin; it's made fresh every day. Commercial curry powder comes in two forms: standard and the hotter Madras.

I mentioned mulligatawny soup when I interviewed Indian author Madhur Jaffrey on my radio program and was surprised by the many calls requesting a recipe. I created this tangy, 20-minute version using commercial curry powder and canned light coconut milk.

Heat butter over medium-high heat in a large nonstick saucepan. Add onion, carrots, celery and chicken and saute 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, flour and ginger and saute about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth, water and coconut milk and simmer 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, spoon rice into 2 large soup bowls and ladle soup on top. Sprinkle with chopped apple and cilantro. Place lemon wedges on side.